New Vintage Yoshikane 240mm Gyuto SKD Tsuchime Ho & Horn Handle (D-Shape)

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Old stock from a collection purchased at Bernal Cutlery between 2013 and 2017 and are in unused condition with original handle and box and are a throwback to older production. Yoshikane's old stainless clad SKD has the nicest looking tuschime hammer-marked finish in my opinion and the forging and grinding was and remains top shelf.

SKD steel is a nearly stainless carbon steel with approx 11-12% chromium content (13% and the chromium is able to bond with itself forming a stain resistant film) it is sometimes referred to as 'semi stainless' as it rusts slowly and has low reactivity with flavors.

Hardened to 64 HRC, these knives hold a keen edge for a long time, owing to their excellent heat treatment and despite this hardness they have a good degree of toughness and are very easy to sharpen. Being ground with a wide, kiriba primary bevel, they also allow for easy thinning down the road, especially as Yoshikane kireba grinds are especially flat.

The core of this knife is 'semi-stainless' and has a certain degree of rust resistance, but as it is not completely stainless, it should be dried immediately after use. The core will develop a patina with use, but any orange rust should be removed with a light abrasive.

Yoshikane is headed by Kazuomi Yamamoto the fourth generation to operate this family run forging and grinding operation in Sanjo, Niigata which has been making kitchen knives since 1919. They deserve their good reputation for excellent forging and heat treatments, which make for easy sharpening and great edge life for both single and double bevel knives. This is especially true about the thin grinds provided on their double bevel knives. For middleweight Japanese knives, they cut like a much thinner blade.

Brand: Yoshikane
Smith: Yoshikane Hamono
Producing Area: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 240mm
Blade Type: Semi-Stainless Steel
Steel Type: SKD Tsuchime
Handle: Ho Wood & Horn Ferrule D-Shape
Total Length: 397mm
Edge Length: 243mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Weight: 206g

*Measurements are taken from a random sample and each knife may vary

This is a semi-stainless steel knife. The blade has higher corrosion and stain resistance than carbon steel knives but will slowly oxidize with use over time. Hand wash and towel dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Do not air dry.



Twisting, scraping and heavy use as well as use on hard and very dense objects can lead to edge damage. Using a quality wooden cutting board will keep a sharper edge for longer. Cutting surface materials like glass, ceramic and bamboo will make the edge go dull quickly and should be avoided.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most Japanese knives perform best at a finer finish starting around 4000 grit. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Ceramic honing rods are preferred.

New Vintage Yoshikane 240mm Gyuto...

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